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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.45, 15.67 and 5.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.45, 15.67 and 5.95 is: 8.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.45 : 15.67 = 5.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.45/15.67 = 5.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.45x = 15.67 × 5.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.45x = 93.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93.24/10.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.92

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